Tara National Park, Serbia

Things to do

2 days in Tara National Park

Day 1

  1. MorningDrive to the Banjska Stena viewpoint, high above the green Drina canyon and Lake Perućac.
  2. AfternoonWalk the forest trails to the Bilješke Stene viewpoint, or take a boat on the lake below.
  3. EveningStay in a wooden cabin in the park and listen to the silence.

Day 2

Ride the Šargan Eight heritage railway, or visit the wooden village of Drvengrad.

What to eat

Kajmak, a creamy dairy spread, and proja cornbread.

Local tips

Make the most of Tara National Park

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year.

Best photo spot

The Drina canyon from the Banjska Stena viewpoint.

Getting there

Easiest by car from Belgrade, about 4 hours.

Don't miss nearby

The house on a rock in the Drina river near Bajina Bašta, and the Mokra Gora Šargan Eight railway.

Good to know

Brown bears live in the park. The Šargan Eight is a historic narrow-gauge train with a figure-of-eight loop.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Tara National Park

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Plan your visit

Getting to Tara National Park

Getting there

  • Tuzla Airport (TZL)80 km away
  • Sarajevo Airport (SJJ)85 km away
  • Sarajevo80 km away
  • Belgrade130 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMay–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay2 nights
CountrySerbia

Questions

Tara National Park: good to know

Is Tara National Park worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Forested mountains above the deep Drina river canyon.

How many days do you need in Tara National Park?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Tara National Park?

The best time to visit is May to Oct. Calm most of the year.

How do you get to Tara National Park?

The nearest airport is Tuzla Airport (TZL), about 80 km away. Easiest by car from Belgrade, about 4 hours.

What is there to see near Tara National Park?

Nearby hidden places include Sarajevo (79 km), Belgrade (129 km) and Mostar (142 km).

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